There are 7 ways to get from Alton to Wichita by plane, bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), train, taxi, car, or bus
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Fly to Wichita Mid-Continent Airport
best- Fly from Lambert–St. Louis International Airport (STL) to Wichita Mid-Continent Airport (ICT)plane STL - ICT
5h 1m$212–836Drive 441.5 mi
cheapest- Drive from Alton to Wichitacar 441.5 mi
7h 22m$81–117Bus
- Take the bus from St Louis Bus Station to Kansas City Bus Stationbus Greyhound US0180s / ...
- Take the bus from Kansas City Bus Station to Wichita Bus Stopbus Greyhound US1142 / ...
11h 37m$103–163Train, taxi (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Alton Station to Kansas Citytrain
- Take the train from Kansas City to Newton Stationtrain
- Take the taxi from Newton Station to Wichitataxi
12h 28m$355–532Fly to Salina Municipal Airport, drive
- Fly from Lambert–St. Louis International Airport (STL) to Salina Municipal Airport (SLN)plane STL - SLN
- Drive from Salina Municipal Airport (SLN) to Wichitacar
6h 39m$155–562Train, bus
- Take the train from Alton Station to Kansas Citytrain Lincoln Service Missouri River Runner
- Take the bus from Kansas City Bus Station to Wichita Bus Stopbus Greyhound US1142 / ...
13h 10m$200–327Train, bus via 2210 Somerset St - Wichita
- Take the train from Alton Station to Kansas Citytrain Lincoln Service Missouri River Runner
- Take the bus from 2745 Southwest Blvd - Kansas City to 2210 Somerset St - Wichitabus Kansas City
13h 12m$225–347
Lambert–St. Louis International Airport (STL) to Wichita Mid-Continent Airport (ICT) flights
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Alton to Wichita is to drive which costs $80 - $120 and takes 7h 22m.
The fastest way to get from Alton to Wichita is to fly which takes 5h 1m and costs $210 - $850.
No, there is no direct bus from Alton to Wichita. However, there are services departing from North County Transit Center and arriving at Wichita Bus Stop via St Louis Bus Station and Kansas City Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 37m.
The distance between Alton and Wichita is 420 miles. The road distance is 444.1 miles.
The best way to get from Alton to Wichita without a car is to bus which takes 11h 37m and costs $100 - $170.
It takes approximately 5h 1m to get from Alton to Wichita, including transfers.
Alton to Wichita bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from St Louis Bus Station.
The best way to get from Alton to Wichita is to fly which takes 5h 1m and costs $210 - $850. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $100 - $170 and takes 11h 37m.
Alton to Wichita bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Kansas City Bus Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Alton to Wichita is 444 miles. It takes approximately 7h 22m to drive from Alton to Wichita.
What companies run services between Alton, IL, USA and Wichita, KS, USA?
American Airlines, Southwest Airlines, and two other airlines fly from Lambert–St. Louis International Airport (STL) to Wichita Mid-Continent Airport (ICT) hourly. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Alton to Wichita Bus Stop via North County Transit Center, Civic Center Transit Center, St Louis Bus Station, and Kansas City Bus Station in around 11h 37m.
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Lambert–St. Louis International Airport to Wichita Mid-Continent Airport via Dallas/Ft.Worth
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 52m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $140–800
Flights from Lambert–St. Louis International Airport to Wichita Mid-Continent Airport via Chicago O'Hare
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 41m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $140–750
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Lambert–St. Louis International Airport to Wichita Mid-Continent Airport via Chicago O'Hare
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 56m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $140–750
Flights from Lambert–St. Louis International Airport to Salina Municipal Airport via Chicago O'Hare
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 35m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $90–480
Flights from Lambert–St. Louis International Airport to Salina Municipal Airport via Houston
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 12m
- When
- Monday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $120–600
Flights from Lambert–St. Louis International Airport to Salina Municipal Airport via Denver
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 34m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $110–550
- Website
- southwest.com
Flights from Lambert–St. Louis International Airport to Wichita Mid-Continent Airport via Chicago Midway
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 47m
- When
- Monday, Sunday, Saturday, Tuesday, and Wednesday
- Estimated price
- $140–750
Flights from Lambert–St. Louis International Airport to Wichita Mid-Continent Airport via Denver
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 23m
- When
- Monday to Saturday
- Estimated price
- $180–900
- Website
- delta.com
Flights from Lambert–St. Louis International Airport to Wichita Mid-Continent Airport via Minneapolis
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 48m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $160–800
Flights from Lambert–St. Louis International Airport to Wichita Mid-Continent Airport via Atlanta
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 41m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $190–900
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Alton Station to Kansas City
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 52m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $160–260
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Kansas City to Newton Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 59m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $110–170
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Alton Station to Kansas City
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 52m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $160–260
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Alton Station to Kansas City
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 52m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $160–260
- Website
- Amtrak
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from St Louis Bus Station to Kansas City Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 4h
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $40–70
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Kansas City Bus Station to Wichita Bus Stop
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 25m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $35–55
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Kansas City Bus Station to Wichita Bus Stop
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 25m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $35–55
- Website
- Greyhound
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- Flixbus USA
Bus from Kansas City Bus Station to Wichita Bus Stop
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 45m
- Frequency
- 6 times a week
- Estimated price
- $30–50
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
Bus from Kansas City Bus Station to Wichita Bus Stop
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 45m
- Frequency
- 6 times a week
- Estimated price
- $30–50
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
- Phone
- +1 800-923-1799
- [email protected]
- Website
- Omnibus Express
Bus from 2745 Southwest Blvd - Kansas City to 2210 Somerset St - Wichita
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 12m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $55–75
- Schedules at
- Omnibus Express
- Ave. Duration
- 30 min
- Estimated price
- $75–90
Want to know more about travelling around United States
Rome2Rio's Travel Guide series provide vital information for the global traveller. Filled with useful and timely travel information, the guides answer all the hard questions - such as 'How do I buy a ticket?', 'Should I book online before I travel? ', 'How much should I expect to pay?', 'Do the trains and buses have Wifi?' - to help you get the most out of your next trip.
Related travel guides
Travelling to the US: What do I need to know?
Read the travel guide
Need to know: Greyhound
Read the travel guide
Why you should take the train in the US
Read the travel guide
Booking & Getting There
There are 192+ hotels available in Wichita.









